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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.61, 360.88 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.61, 360.88 and 86.52 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.61 : 360.88 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.61/360.88 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.61x = 360.88 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.61x = 31,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223.34/240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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